The Kick's unlikely origin story began with a dictionary in English class. The first word, aardvark, led them to creating their first project together, Aardvark Territory. This project eventually evolved into The Kick which consists of the members Nathan and Charlie. The new name came from Charlie's dad's old band name. It stuck because it perfectly matches their sound, which they describe as rhythm heavy and energetic. Some of their early inspirations for this sound include

Photos by Dylan Nguyen It’s a Tuesday night at the Cornerstone in Berkeley, California. First in line is a 14 year old kid who brought his mom as a chaperone. The line behind him goes almost to the end of the block. This past Sunday, ezcodylee made his Rolling Loud debut in front of thousands. Two days later, the ceiling is low and the stage is close enough to touch. Max Vukovic, 23, came with his ezcodylee shirt on, listening to the artist long enough to have an opinion abou

Kuomo’s Spotify bio describes him as a “level 34 bard.” His discography helps reinforce such a designation by highlighting his immense musical prowess and refreshing approach to music creation. Kuomo, also known as Seth, is a 21-year-old musician from New Jersey. His songs transport listeners to dreamy, immersive soundscapes characterized by authenticity, creativity, emotion, and intention. When asked about some of the most influential points in his musical journey, Kuomo poi